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How to get fromSanta Monica to California State University, Channel Islandsby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to California State University, Channel Islands by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Camarillo Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 45m
    $23–48

  2. Line 1 bus, line 573 bus, bus, line 50 bus, line 99 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Nsbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd & Weyburn Ave to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvdbus bus 573
    3. Take the bus from Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvd to TOCTC Park & Ridebus bus 423
    4. Take the bus from Thousand Oaks Transit Center to Camarillo stationbus bus 50 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Camarillo station to CSU Channel Islandsbus bus 99
    7h 13m
    $6–17

  3. Line 761 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Camarillo Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 2m
    $11–19

  4. Drive 43.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to California State University, Channel Islandscar car 43.6 mi
    1h 2m
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to California State University, Channel Islandstaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    1h 2m
    $180–220

Santa Monica to California State University, Channel Islands by tram, subway, train, bus, and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and California State University, Channel Islands, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to California State University, Channel Islands via Westwood Nb & Le Conte Ns, Westwood Blvd & Weyburn Ave, Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvd, Thousand Oaks Transit Center, Camarillo station, and CSU Channel Islands in around 7h 13m.

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